Junior Cyber Security Specialist

Lehrmancameron; Carmarthen; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Junior Cyber Security Specialist to enhance their defenses against cyber threats. This role involves monitoring systems, responding to incidents, and supporting the development of security policies, all while ensuring compliance with national standards. The position provides opportunities for hybrid working, fostering a culture of cyber resilience within the organization.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EDR and Secure Service Edge platforms beneficial.
• Good understanding of ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials+.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Cyber Security Systems and respond to cyber incidents.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures to reduce incidents.
• Deliver cyber security training packages for the organization.

Skills

Knowledge of Cyber Security technologies

Understanding of legislation and security frameworks

Education

Degree in Cyber Security or equivalent

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Job Summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board are looking to appoint a Junior Cyber Security Specialist. The successful candidate will be pivotal in ensuring our systems and services are protected against the latest cyber threats.

Job Summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board are looking to appoint a Junior Cyber Security Specialist. The successful candidate will be pivotal in ensuring our systems and services are protected against the latest cyber threats.

Candidates should have knowledge of Cyber security technologies. Exposure to EDR and Secure Service Edge platforms would be beneficial. A good understanding of legislation and security frameworks such as the Network and Information Systems Regulations, ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials + would also be valuable.

We offer hybrid working options so the base of the role can be flexible however there will be a requirement to attend the office two days per week.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to monitor Cyber Security Systems, respond to CyberIncidents and assist in the development of policy, processes, and procedures to reduce the likelihood of a Cyber Security incident.

As a member of the Digital Operations team at Hywel Dda UHB they will undertake vulnerability scanning and the monitoring of Cyber Security Systems.

They will respond to Cyber Security incidents and provide advice and knowledge to support our Digital services as well as delivering cyber security training packages for both the team and the organisation.

With digital becoming a critical dependency in healthcare, availability of services is essential, and we must therefore instil a culture of Cyber Security from the ground up. They will be required to adhere to the Cyber Security professional code of conduct and keep up to date with legislation and national policies.

Work to achieve agreed team objectives with the freedom to do this working within cyber security guidelines.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About Us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

Community Facilities, Including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Details

Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

100-AC153-0625

Job locations

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

Job Description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 09/07/2025.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 09/07/2025.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Educated to Degree Level (preferably Cyber Security) or equivalent or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge across range of Cyber Security areas, underpinned by theory and experience of statistical / analytical techniques and procedures
• Evidence of additional Continual Professional Development
• Good understanding of Cyber Security best practices, standards, certifications and terminology.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security monitoring and vulnerability scanning systems
  
  

Desirable

• ITIL Foundation
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience working in Cyber Security.
• Evidence of Cyber Security or other relevant work outside formal training or employment (voluntary, research, academia, social media etc.)
• Working with SIEM and Vulnerability scanning solutions.
• Delivery of training packages.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of Digital Services provision in a health care setting
• Delivery of training to technical and non-technical staff
• Report writing.
• Procedure development.
  
  

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Relevant experience working in Cyber Security.
• Evidence of Cyber Security or other relevant work outside formal training or employment (voluntary, research, academia, social media etc.)
• Working with SIEM and Vulnerability scanning solutions.
• Delivery of training packages.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of Digital Services provision in a health care setting
• Delivery of training to technical and non-technical staff
• Report writing.
• Procedure development.
  
  

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Security Guards and Patrol Services

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